The exact cause of anorexia nervosa – an eating disorder that predominantly affects women – is not known. Biological ,psychological and even environmental – Western culture's unhealthy obsession withbeing thin – factors all have their own camps and adherents. Likely it is some combination of the three.
Read MoreEach year, more than a million Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis. Whether it is a complete surprise or already expected, hearing the words “You have cancer” can leave anyone shell-shocked and unable to focus on the rest of what the doctor may be saying.
Read MoreAlthough it can technically affect anyone, Graves’ disease is known as a young woman’s ailment, inasmuch as its favored prey are women under 40. The disease is an immune disorder that causes your body to create excess thyroid hormones.
Read MoreLung cancer – just the name of it sounds ominous. We may reason it could never happen to us - I don’t smoke or am even around others who do. Yet lung cancer can and does affect all different types of people and is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the U.S.
Read MoreFor all the white wine connoisseurs who love their glass of Chardonnay, it might be time to switch to a red merlot. Recent research has revealed that white wine appears to be associated with increasing melanoma or skin cancer risk.
Read MoreCardiac arrest! Heart attack! The very words seem to shout with a sudden, out-of-the-blue urgency. And that's how most everyone has come to understand heart attacks: they hit hard, with no warning.
Read MoreIt may be one of the greatest counter-intuitive therapies ever: older people can lower their pain perception and block responses to painful stimuli by engaging in more physical activity, not less.
Read MoreYour eye's first line of defense is its cornea, the dome-shaped tissue that overlays the pupil and the iris.
Read MoreInsulin is a hormone made in the pancreas playing a major role in our metabolism – the way the body uses digested food for storage.
Read MoreThere are different types of ulcers, treatment will depend on which type you may have. But treatments could include the following:
Read MoreCurrent facts from the Alzheimer’s Association for 2017 paints a bleak picture of Alzheimer’s continued march and escalating encroachment on overtaking more and more lives into its realm of destroying memory and mental functioning. These facts include the following:
Read MoreHere are the facts everyone should be aware of concerning sleep apnea to recognize if it is affecting them.
Read MoreHere are some common skin problems those with diabetes may experience and to be aware of:
Read MoreHere is a look at some of the more common autoimmune diseases people can develop:
Read MoreMost of us can rattle off our blood pressure or cholesterol numbers with no problem. But do you know what your triglyceride number is?
Read MoreThe potential risks to blowing your nose too forcefully in hopes it will bring us relief, is not the right practice and can actually be harmful.
Read MoreFatigue can happen for many reasons. It can occur because of regular exhaustion, secondary to medical conditions, or due to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Read MoreApproximately 59 million people in the US suffer from a thyroid problem, but most people don’t even know it.
Read MoreThe burning sensation of heartburn or often used interchangeably with the term acid reflux, is the symptom you feel when acid splashes up and out of the stomach back into the esophagus.
Read MoreMost people think they have a handle on controlling their consumption of alcoholic beverages yet alcohol related problems are among the most significant public health issues in the United States.
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